Category Albums Review

Paradise Lost Draconian Times

Album Review: Paradise Lost – Draconian Times (1995)

History of Draconian Times Released on June 12th 1995 “Draconian Times” is the fifth studio album by Paradise Lost, one of the pioneers of gothic and doom metal. By the mid-90s the band had already gained recognition for blending doom…

The Story Behind Operation: Mindcrime

The Story Behind Operation: Mindcrime

When “Operation: Mindcrime” came out in 1988, it raised the bar for heavy metal. It changed the rules. With its cinematic storyline, razor-sharp political commentary and progressive musical ambition Queensrÿche magnum opus became one of the most influential concept albums…

Dream Theater Parasomnia Review: The Return of Mike Portnoy & A Dark Thematic Concept Album on Sleep Disorders (2025)

Album Review: Dream Theater – Parasomnia (2025)

Release Date & Significance of Parasomnia (2025) February 7, 2025, brought the release of Dream Theater much awaited sixteenth studio album “Parasomnia”. For drummer Mike Portnoy, who returned to the band after a 16-year hiatus, this record represents a historic…

Bathory

Album Review: Bathory – Blood Fire Death (1988)

History: Released on March 23, 1988, “Blood Fire Death” is the fourth studio album by Swedish black metal pioneer Bathory. This album marked a significant evolution in the band’s sound, transitioning from the raw, primal fury of their early work…

Black Sabbath – Paranoid

Album Review: Black Sabbath – Paranoid (1970)

History: Released on September 18, 1970 “Paranoid” is the second studio album by English heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath. Often considered one of the most important albums in the history of heavy metal “Paranoid” helped define the genre, solidifying Black…

Slayer - Reign in Blood

Album Review: Slayer – Reign in Blood (1986)

History: Released on October 7, 1986 “Reign in Blood” is Slayer third studio album and largely recognised as one of the most important recordings in the thrash metal genre. Rick Rubin produced the record, which stands out for its raw…

Accept – Humanoid

Album Review: Accept – Humanoid (2024)

History: “Humanoid” is the latest studio album from legendary German heavy metal band Accept released in 2024. Building on a career spanning over four decades “Humanoid” follows their 2021 album “Too Mean to Die” marking another chapter in the band…

Dream Theater – Images and Words

Album Review: Dream Theater – Images and Words (1992)

History: “Images and Words” is the second studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released on July 7, 1992. It marked a turning point in the band career, being their first album to feature vocalist James LaBrie. The…

W.A.S.P. - Crimson Idol

Album Review: W.A.S.P. – The Crimson Idol (1992)

History: “The Crimson Idol” is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band W.A.S.P., released on July 8, 1992. This concept album tells the poignant story of Jonathan a young boy who dreams of becoming a rock star to…